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New Perspectives on the Country House Lecture Series
Posted on: 29.04.22
SHBT is offering a short series of lectures with a slightly different take on the country house in Scotland.

Win a Wedding ceremony
Posted on: 17.02.22
We know how hard the last few years have been, and that there are so many couples out there who are thinking ‘let’s just get married!’ – so if you are looking for a wedding ceremony in 2022, then we have a great opportunity for you.

Our Commitment to the Climate Emergency
Posted on: 06.11.21
The Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) recognise the current climate emergency and are committed to doing what we can to play our part in mitigating the effects of Climate Change.

SHBT to take over the Tron Kirk on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Posted on: 24.05.21
The City of Edinburgh Council has given the green light to the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust to take forward a project to restore the much-loved Tron Kirk on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

PQA Venues @Riddle’s Court returns to the Fringe and announces its 2019 line-up
Posted on: 03.08.19
PQA Venues @Riddle’s Court has a jam-packed and vibrant programme of entertainment planned for this August, as it continues its partnership with the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust.

Richard Murphy Architects appointed to design vision for Leith Custom House
Posted on: 30.07.19
SHBT are delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Murphy Architects to undertake a feasibility study for Custom House in Leith.
Upcoming Events

Technology and the Country House: Understanding Design and Materiality with Drones, LiDAR and 3D Scanning
Event Date: 15.6.22
Event Venue: Online
Dan Bochman explores the use of drones, LiDAR and 3D Scanning to better understand the design and materiality of country houses. About this event Advancements in digital technology and the […]

Ghosts of Strathleven: Colonial History and Approaches to Heritage
Event Date: 31.5.22
Event Venue: Online
Esmé Coppock investigates stories of colonial exploitation, and searches for approaches to heritage which recognise this past. About this event Thomas F. Gieryn eloquently wrote that buildings ‘are forever objects […]

Book Launch – The Valley Section of Patrick Geddes
Event Date: 26.5.22
Event Venue: Riddle’s Court
Walter Stephen presents his new book ‘The Valley Section of Patrick Geddes’ at Riddle’s Court in Edinburgh.